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ADRIAN DENNIS, AFP/Getty Images10.16.2014

Harlequins' lock from England George Robson catches the ball from a kick during the European Rugby Champions Cup match between Harlequins and Castres Olympique at Twickenham Stadium, southwest of London, on October 17, 2014.

ADRIAN DENNIS
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TOPSHOTS Jorge Lorenzo of Spain powers his Yamaha over Lukey Heights during the second practice session for the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix at Phillip Island on October 17, 2014.PAUL CROCK
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Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the #54 ToyotaCare Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 17, 2014 in Talladega, Alabama.Jonathan Ferrey
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Mike Moustakas #8 of the Kansas City Royals catches a foul ball hit by Adam Jones #10 of the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth inning during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 14, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri.Ed Zurga
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Johnny Sauter, driver of the #98 Nextant/Curb Records Toyota, and Timothy Peters, driver of the #17 Red Horse Racing Toyota, race during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 17, 2014 in Talladega, Alabama.Mike Ehrmann
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TOPSHOTS Kang Hae-Ji of South Korea tees lines up a putt at the 6th hole during the second round of the LPGA KEB-HanaBank Championship golf event at the Sky72 Golf Club in Incheon, west of Seoul, on October 17, 2014.JUNG YEON-JE
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Paris Saint-Germain's Uruguyan forward Edinson Cavani (L) reacts as he receives a red card during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lens (RCL) on October 17, 2014 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris.FRANCK FIFE
/ AFP/Getty Images

Former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden passes the torch to current Hab Carey Price during a ceremony prior to the home opener against the Boston Bruins in Montreal Thursday October 16, 2014.John Mahoney
/ The Gazette

Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur greets Habs fans Michael Palmer and his son Logan outside the Bell Centre prior to the Habs’ home opener in Montreal Thursday October 16, 2014. The Palmers are from Toronto.John Mahoney
/ The Gazette

Sisters Darlene Steves, left, and Suzanne Pearson are at odds at tailgate outside the Bell Centre prior to the Habs’ home opener in Montreal Thursday October 16, 2014. Pearson now lives in Saskatchewan.John Mahoney
/ The Gazette

France’s Alexander Levy plays a chip shot during Day 2 of the World Match Play Championship at the London Golf Club in Ash southeast England Thursday Oct. 16, 2014.Gareth Fuller
/ AP

Shaun Pyne performs during the Shark Island Challenge at Shark Island off South Cronulla Point on October 16, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.Cameron Spencer
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Miskito native David Bency, 25, --from Saklin community in Rio Coco-- poses for a picture during a training session at the Roberto Huembes gym in Managua, on October 13, 2014. Nicaraguan low-income youngsters come up to boxing to start a career, in an attempt to succeed and get out of poverty.INTI OCON
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Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki is hit by a pitch from Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez of Game 4 of the American League baseball championship series Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo.Charlie Riedel
/ AP

A new boxer gestures while being weighed at the Roberto Huembes gym in Managua, on October 13, 2014. Nicaraguan low-income youngsters come up to boxing to start a career, in an attempt to succeed and get out of poverty.INTI OCON
/ Getty

Mikko Ilonen of Finland reacts after his chip shot on the 18th hole during the first round matches of the Volvo World Match Play Championship at The London Club on October 15, 2014 in Ash, United Kingdom.Andrew Redington
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Nicaraguan amateur boxer Wendy Cruz, 19, takes a break during a training session at Roberto Huembes Gym in Managua, on October 13, 2014. Nicaraguan low-income youngsters come up to boxing to start a career, in an attempt to succeed and get out of poverty.AFP
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Former Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo thanks the crowd for their ovation during ceremony to retire his number 13 at Molson Stadium in Montreal Monday October 13, 2014 during halftime of Canadian Football League against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.John Mahoney
/ The Gazette

An approaching storm looms over the French Riviera in Nice, southeastern France, on October 14, 2014.VALERY HACHE
/ AFP/Getty Images

Cyclists ride through an arch of the Great Wall during the fourth stage of the 2014 Tour of Beijing cycling race in the suburbs of Beijing on October 13, 2014. The 2014 Tour of Beijing kicked off from the Zhangjiakou, in China's Hebei Province on October 10 with five stages throughout the capital city ending in the Bird's Nest Piazza on October 14.WANG ZHAO
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A fan hands a sign in the outfield after a strike out by San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Hudson during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in San Francisco.Jeff Roberson
/ AP

Tim Hudson #17 of the San Francisco Giants catches the ball thrown back after a pitch while taking on the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Three of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 14, 2014 in San Francisco, California.Harry How
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Christiano Ronaldo, left, celebrates his last minute goal next to Denmarks Michael Krohn-Dehli during a Euro 2016 group I qualifying soccer match between Denmark and Portugal in Copenhagen, Denmark,Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.Jens Dresling
/ AP

Montreal Alouettes kick returner James Rodgers makes an over-the-shoulder catch of a punt from Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Josh Bartel during Canadian Football League game in Montreal Monday October 13, 2014.John Mahoney
/ The Gazette

Sailosi Tagicakibau of Wasps breaks clear to score a try despite being held by Anthony Watson during the Aviva Premiership match between Wasps and Bath at Adams Park on October 12, 2014 in High Wycombe, England.David Rogers
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Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, dives in for a touchdown as UCLA defensive back Adarius Pickett looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, in Pasadena, Calif.Mark J. Terrill
/ AP

Wisconsin wide receiver Alex Erickson is flipped by Illinois defence back V’Angelo Bentley during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, in Madison, Wis.Andy Manis
/ AP

Phillip Adams #24 of the New York Jets breaks up a pass intended to Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 12, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Jeff Zelevansky
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Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy, back, yells at referees while facing the Minnesota Wild in the third period of the Wild’s 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.David Zalubowski
/ AP

Anthony Dixon #26 of the Buffalo Bills hurtles Alfonzo Dennard #37 of the New England Patriots during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 12, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York.Brett Carlsen
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St. Louis Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter can’t catch an RBI single by San Francisco Giants’ Travis Ishikawa during the second inning in Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, in St. Louis.Eric Gay
/ AP

Minnesota Wild right wing Nino Niederreiter, front, of the Czech Republic, is sent flying by a check from Colorado Avalanche defenceman Ryan Wilson, centre, as goalie Semyon Varlamov, of Russia, blocks a shot in the third period of the Wild’s 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.David Zalubowski
/ AP

Columbus Blue Jackets’ Jack Johnson, right, holds New York Rangers’ Lee Stempniak during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. Johnson was penalized on the play.Jay LaPrete
/ AP